Live, proctored robotic training for the novice robotic surgeon: outcomes and educational value of the Portsmouth Robotic Essentials Course

Key Points

• Findings show improved skills among novice surgeons following the Portsmouth Robotic Essentials Course, highlighting its educational impact.
• Participants demonstrated a 30% increase in proficiency scores, indicating effective training outcomes within a short timeframe.
• Observational analysis assessed the educational value of a structured robotic training course over a series of sessions.
• These results imply a need for further investigation in larger populations to validate training efficacy and its scalability.